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Teacher Development through Peer Observation: The Reflective Approach
Teacher Development through Peer Observation: The Reflective Approach

Author(s): Mihaela Arsene
Subject(s): Foreign languages learning
Published by: EDITURA ASE
Keywords: collaborative supervision; non-directive supervision; error correction; reflective practice; post-observation analysis

Summary/Abstract: This article surveys the major models currently available for classroom observation purposes, duly pointing out their basic tenets and limitations. The survey is followed by a practical application to the author’s teaching situation by means of a peer observation session conducted for professional development purposes. The paper finally documents the design, resources, implementation and outcomes of the observation session, attaching due attention to the conclusions emerging from this instance of reflective practice and to the observation refinements required for the next stages of this teacher education project.

  • Issue Year: 2010
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 8-18
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English